Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event . On Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 4:00 PM, Movies on a Big Screen will present Race to Nowhere, a feature length documentary examining pressures faced by children and teens in today’s achievement-obsessed culture. Director Vicki Abeles will be in attendance for a discussion and Q&A. The film premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival in October, 2009 and has been screening around the country in theaters, cultural centers and schools. About the fi

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento's weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event. On Sunday, March 14, 2010, Movies on a Big Screen is teaming up with the Sacramento Historical Society to present, Meet Mary Pleasant. The filmmaker, Susheel Bibbs, will be in attendance to speak following the film. The film begins at 7:30 PM, and the screening will take place at The Guild Theater, which is located at 2828 35th St, Sacramento. Admission is $5.00. About Meet Mary Pleasant: A unique, historical, performance documentary, unfolds the sag

  Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event. On Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM, Movies on a Big Screen will be presenting the documentary, Independents: A Guide to the Creative Spirit and director Chris Brandt will be in attendance for a Q&A. Additionally, local comic book artists, along with local artist, Skinner (who’s short film will also be shown) are scheduled to be there. See the end of this "article" for the full line-up of who's currently scheduled. This will all take place at Th

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen (MOBS), Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of MOBS events. Here's a look at the next six weeks at Movies on a Big Screen.  There's lots of stuff here, so dig through it all - then get out and see something!  We've even included some "special" Valentine's Day-themed programming!   January 24, 2010 7:30 pm MOBS at The Guild, 2828 35th St, Sacramento (corner of 35th & Broadway) Admission: $5.00 Trust Us, This is All Made Up Some foolishly believe that "improvising" is simply "making things up." To a de

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen (MOBS), Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event. According to Andy Williams' 1963 carol, "It's the most wonderful time of the year."  Well this year, Movies on a Big Screen has decided to restore some balance to the equation by offering two Crappy Christmas shows! On Sunday, December 20, Movies on a Big Screen will "present" the 1964 anti-classic, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, also known by the far more thrilling title, Santa Defeats the Aliens.  Briefly, this "fun-filled romp" involves

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event. On Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Movies on a Big Screen will be presenting the documentary, “Overdrawn,” and filmmaker Karney Hatch will be in attendance for a Q&A. For those who are unable to attend on Sunday, the film will also be presented on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 7 and 9:30 PM (although Karney Hatch will not be attending the Friday screenings). About the film: A feature-length documentary film exploring the predatory lending prac

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento's weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event in conjunction with Sacramento's CLUCK (Campaign to Legalize Urban Chicken Keeping). On Friday, August 7, 2009, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM and on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Movies on a Big Screen, in association with CLUCK, will be presenting, "Mad City Chickens."  Filmmakers Tashai Lovington and Robert Lughai will be in attendance on Friday night only. Also on Friday night only - a raffle for a chicken coop! And since raising chickens in the city o

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS/Verge event. On Thursday, May 14, 2009, Movies on a Big Screen teams up with The Verge Gallery to bring to Sacramento a special free screening of The Devil and Daniel Johnston with director Jeff Feuerzeig in attendance for a Q&A. Better still, The Verge Gallery is featuring Daniel Johnston’s work through June 21, making this the optimal setting for viewing the definitive documentary on Johnston. About The Devil and Daniel Johnston: A portrait of a manic-depr

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event. On Friday, May 1, 2009, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, Movies on a Big Screen will be presenting “The Found Footage Festival” with hosts Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher. The Found Footage Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that showcases footage from videos that were found at garage sales and thrift stores and in warehouses and dumpsters throughout the country. Curators Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher (whose credits include "The Colbert Report," "The Late Show with

I missed last week, but here's a big list of stuff coming up this week.  Lots going on this coming week -and this only a sampling! Ongoing: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Live Theater Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 PM; Sundays, 2:30 PM through May 9, 2009 Admission: General: $15.00; Students/SARTA: $12.00 (April 17-19, all tickets are only $10.00!) Big Idea Theatre 1616 Del Paso Blvd Sacramento, CA (916) 960-3036 http://www.bigideatheatre.com A comedy that includes scenes from Hamlet involving the prince's two unwitting friends, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, and combines them with a "Waiting for Godot" sensibility, resulting in a thought provoking show and a knee-slapping good time.

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento's weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles.  The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event. On Friday, April 10, 2009, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, Movies on a Big Screen will be showing, The Power of the Peep, a documentary on everyone's most loved (or loathed) Easter confection, part of which was filmed in Sacramento at the annual Peep Off. Here at MOBS, we usually screen titles prior to booking them.  This was a rare case where we did not do this, for a variety of reasons.  As it turns out, the film runs under an hour… Accordingly, we've adde

Ongoing: Zooman & The Sign Live Theater Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 PM; Sundays, 3:00 PM through May 10, 2009 Admission: General: $20.00; Students, Seniors and SARTA: $18.00; Children (12 & under): $15.00 The Guild Theater 2828 35th St Sacramento, CA Ticket info: (916) 737-3333 http://www.imagestheater.org Written by Charles Fuller. Zooman and the Sign follows the Tate family after their 12 year-old daughter is killed by a stray bullet. After their neighbors refuse to come forward with information to bring the killer to justice, Mr. Tate in his frustration hangs up an accusatory sign calling them cowards. The neighbors react with aggression. The play raises questions of how non-violent p

  Ongoing: African American Currents: Contemporary Art from the Bank of America Corporate Collection Art Exhibit Tuesday - Friday 12 Noon to 6 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM through March 28, 2009. 40 Acres Art Gallery 3428 3rd Ave Sacramento, CA (916) 456-5080 http://www.40acresartgallery.org Featuring 75 works of art from the world-renowned Bank of America corporate collection. The exhibit includes work by artists Jean Michel Basquiat, Lorna Simpson, Martin Puryear, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold and Beverly Buchanan.   Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition: The Way We Worked Through May 17, 2009 10 AM - 5 PM Admission: Adults: $8.00; Ages 6-17: $3.00; 5 and under: Free California State Railroa

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event. On Friday, March 27, 2009, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, Movies on a Big Screen will be presenting, “I Think We’re Alone Now,” an intimate look at, well, two stalkers of Tiffany, the 80’s mall pop star. In an interesting turn of events, it looks like Jeff Turner will be out for a Q&A as well. The film premiered at Slamdance and has played to audiences around the world, as well as numerous screenings in the US including a recent run at the legendary Alamo Dr

On Sunday, March 22, 2009, Access Sacramento and the Sacramento Media Group - California Common Cause will present the West Coast premiere of Broadcast Blues at the historic Crest Theatre.  Filmmaker Sue Wilson will be in attendance at this screening.  Given the tenant of Sacramento Press, this event should of particular interest to the community here. Broadcast Blues 2:00 PM Admission: $10.00; Students: $5.00 The Crest 1013 K St Sacramento, CA (916) 456-8600 http://www.thecrest.com About Broadcast Blues: Clear Channel neglects its emergency system, disaster strikes, and people die.  Pentagon pundits profit from the same war they promote.  Fox News gets a court ruling that news does not

Ongoing: Personal Lives Art Exhibit Through April 11, 2009 Wednesday-Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 12 Noon – 5:00 PM Friday, March 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM – 3D performance by Greta Snider and Johunna Grayson. Verge Gallery 1900 V St Sacramento, CA (916) 448-2985 http://www.vergegallery.com/ A photography exhibition by Greta Snider, Johunna Grayson, Cynthia Yardley, Jessamyn Lovell, Rebecca Crowther, and Juliana Paciulli. From Snider and Grayson's stereoscopic slide shows about place, to Paciulli's fictional narratives portraying adolescent themes, to Crowther'sappropriated homecoming queen photos, Personal Lives explores notions of place, family, privacy, identity, gender, and innoce

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event and the Sacramento Old City Association. On Friday, March 20, 2009, at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM, Movies on a Big Screen is pairing up with the Sacramento Old City Association to present the documentary, “Preserve Me A Seat.” Local author and historian (and commenter here at Sacramento Press) William Burg will be in attendance to speak following the 7PM screening of the film, and he might be bringing along some others, too.  MOBS will show it again at 9:30 f

Ongoing: Kenney Mencher and Joe Santos at Elliott Fouts Gallery Art Exhibit Tuesday - Friday 11 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM through April 3, 2009. 4749 J St Sacramento, CA (916) 736-1429 http://www.efgallery.com Works by controversial and enigmatic artist Kenney Mencher, whose paintings were removed by San Francisco's Hang Gallery with the gallery director referring to them  as "perverted" in 2003.  He also had four of his paintings removed from the California State Teachers Retirement System building in 2004 after a handful of employees stated they made them uncomfortable.  Along with Mencher, watercolorist Joe Santos has his newest pieces, "Signage" on disp

Disclaimer: the contributor of this and his wife run Movies on a Big Screen, Sacramento’s weekly screening series of documentaries, general independent film, classics and cult titles. The following is blatant self-promotion of a MOBS event and the local filmmakers involved. The living dead recently took over Sacramento’s Movies on a Big Screen building and local filmmakers just happened to be there to capture the nightmare.The result? A film entitled “Dead Exit.”   About Dead Exit: The reanimated infestation has reached a crisis point, overwhelming both local law enforcement and federal agencies. Designated evacuation and quarantine sites, known as "green zones," were developed to pro